Thonet No. 9 Bentwood Chair from Japan
The iconic Thonet No. 9 is a classic bentwood chair with a single piece of steam-bent beech wood forming the backrest and rear legs, paired with woven cane seat, designed for household dining or living rooms. It falls under HTS 9401.69.2010 as a household seat with a wooden frame made from bent-wood construction. This excludes upholstered or metal-framed variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the frame is primarily beech or similar wood bent via steam process, not laminated, to confirm bent-wood classification
• Provide detailed photos and material specs in entry docs to avoid reclassification as non-bentwood under 9401.69.4000
• Label as 'household use' and ensure no commercial padding to prevent shifts to 9401.71 or 6307.90